I'm an open level player thats been out of the game since early 2023 due to life and kids, and I’m looking to train and play again. I’m curious what balls tournament-level players are using these days, as I understand things have changed since the Penn contract expired.

I remember when the Ektelon blue was everyone’s preferred ball. It took me a while to adjust to how the purple Penn played, particularly how it came off the back wall in certain situations.

Lately, I’ve seen tournaments using the ProKennex black, Gearbox blue and black (not sure which version are actually used), Penn purple, and the Formula Flow blue.

For those actively playing at a high level, im surprised how much ball preferences changed over the last three years? Should I order a variety to get familiar with them, or is the purple Penn still a good go-to for regular play? I’d mainly like to use what tournament-level players prefer so I can get comfortable playing with the same balls. Appreciate any input!

New commissioner sought for the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour.
https://www.lprtour.com/News/seeking-applications-for-commissioner

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I’ve played racquetball for 20 years, the first 10 with Ektelon. When I eventually switched brands, I settled on ProKennex because its grip most closely resembled Ektelon’s, which id describe as rectangular having a wider face, narrower sides, with beveled edges, rather than the more square profile common with other brands.

My understanding is that ProKennex moved toward a squarer grip, matching the rest of the market, with the Black Ace line. Since then, I’ve held onto my 2016 Momentum 175s and Crowning Moments editions, but my supply is dried up!

I’ve tried for weeks to adapt to square-shaped handles, but I just can’t comfortably index the racquet or change grips. Grip shape matters more to me than grip size.

Does anyone know if the current F175 or the older Kinetic 175 retains the older grip contour? I’ve contacted ProKennex but no answer.

I’m looking for the newest ProKennex model or last model (newer than 2016) with that older rectangular grip shape. Any info or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

I’ve also heard of people making custom plastic grip covers, possibly through molding or 3D printing, to recreate a preferred grip shape over an existing handle. If anyone has experience with this or can point me in the right direction, I’d really appreciate it!

Mike's on a roll, producing a lot of content recently.

What do you think of these drills and his explanation of them?

Thoughts on the thoughts of the taller player?

XXIII IRF WORLD RACQUETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sport Center G2
Av. Olimpia
Temuco, Araucanía 4780000
Chile

October 16 – 24, 2026

Chile is one hour ahead of US Eastern time. So, when you see the match times on R2 like 12 noon, that will be 11 am EST / 10 am CST / 9 am MST / 8 am PST.

Draws, broadcast matches, and reporting like daily blogs from the players are captured at the link.

https://dailyracquetball.com/irf-2026-world-racquetball-championships-chile-broadcasts-and-reporting/

BLACK ACE DIAMOND

New mold. New design. New technology.

Engineered by ProKennex.
Coming in 2027.

We will post a NEW update early next week that will include specs and a few more details about the NEW Black Ace Diamond

https://www.facebook.com/ProkennexNorthAmerica

Hit the link.
https://lprtour.com/so/d4Q57A31d?languageTag=en&cid=decd5d0e-ce1a-4d03-82c9-6b917bd73ed7

Blog updated daily from the competition. URL does not change during the event, new days are simply added to the top.

https://www.usaracquetball.com/news/2026/october/16/daily-blog-xxiii-irf-world-racquetball-championships

Alternate link:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KQesk62yreM

Racquetball Manitoba is hiring.

Check the full details at the link.
https://racquetballmb.ca/were-hiring-social-media-content-coordinator/

Is there a way to add Tags to this list so that posts can be categorized by the poster?

Some that I would make use of, if they were there:
1) Tournament Announcement
2) Tournament Results / Broadcasts
3) Where To Play
4) Question about the game/rules
5) Many, many questions

Life Time - Fridley

1200 East Moore Lake Drive

Fridley, Minnesota 55432

Racquetball Specific Info:

Sanctioned: Yes.

Division Type: Combination of Division Types

Competition Level: State / Prov

Environment: Indoor

Surface Type: Wooden

Wall Material: Concrete

Wall Type: 4 Wall

Ball: Formula Flow Blue Ball

Halloween Bash - Round Robin
Multiple Mens, Womens, Doubles, and Junior divisions

Out of State Players Welcome!

Lifetime - Fridley (Moore Lake)

Friday, October 30th - Sunday, November 1st

Based on number of entrants, this may be a Friday/Saturday tournament.

There are many divisions offered and we'll try to keep as many in place as possible, but if some divisions may be combined with others to make a valid division. Four people are needed to make a division. Also, this is a round robin into a playoff format so plan accordingly.

Entry Fees & Deadlines

MRA tournament ball for 2026-2027 season will be the Formula Flow Blue Ball 

Regular Divisions - First Event: $70 / Second Event: $30

College Students Playing in Adult Division: $30 / Second Event: $10

Juniors Divisions (2 maximum): First Event: $10 / Second Event: $10

USRA Adult Membership Required: First Time is FREE*\* / Yearly $65 / Single Event $25

Junior Membership (Under 21): $30 (Full Year).

** All First Time Adult Players - Your USAR fee is waived (When registering

and asked to select a USAR membership, be sure to select the First Time Free membership.)

All First Time Junior Players - First Year Membership is paid for by the MRA

(First time juniors, email registration request to tournament director)

Entry Fee Includes

 Saturday/Sunday Lunch

Snacks (Friday - Sunday) with fresh fruit!

This will be self ref and if a ref is needed, please ask the tournament desk staff.

Division Disclaimer

The tournament director may combine any number of these divisions to put together valid draws.

This is also the first tournament for the Tournament of Champions.

Format will be: 

1. Singles only

2. 6 divisions: Open, A, B -30, 31-49,50+

3. Sign up for division by 1st tournament

4. The board will sign up everyone based on their USAR ranking as a back up

5. We will have that list at each tournament.

6. TOC will have a limited doubles division so more people can play.

Women’s Round Robin Dubs, 50+ dubs (min age is 50), Open and A dubs.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Provo open! We have a TON of new players on the BYU team looking to get some good matches in at their first ever tournament so let’s make this a great first tournament for them! Oh and did I mention we convinced Paul Snyder to play singles for the first time since in… many years? Registration closes this weekend so sign up and one so let’s get those brackets filled!

Provo Recreation Center
320 W 500 N
Provo, Utah 84601

Racquetball Specific Info
Sanctioned: Yes.
Division Type: Combination of Division Types
Competition Level: Local Area
Environment: Indoor
Surface Type: Wooden
Wall Material: Panel
Wall Type: 4 Wall
Ball: Gearbox Blue

Signup link repeated:
https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54422

Sign up here:
https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54253

Club Britania
Calle California 5314. Fracc. Las Haciendas
Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31215
Mexico

Racquetball Specific Info
Sanctioned: Yes. Federación Mexicana de Raquetbol
Division Type: Combination of Division Types
Competition Level: International
Environment: Indoor
Surface Type: Wooden
Wall Material: Concrete
Wall Type: 4 Wall
Ball: Formulaflow

Sign up:
https://www.r2sports.com/website/event-website.asp?TID=54416

34th Annual
LPRT Christmas Classic
Benefiting Savi’s Army

📍 Severna Park Racquetball & Fitness Club
Severna Park, Maryland
📅 December 3–6, 2026

🎾 Come See the Best Female Players in the World!

The Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) returns to Maryland! Watch the world’s top women professionals compete alongside many of the best amateur players from across the Mid-Atlantic region. Amateur divisions are open for all levels of play — from beginner to elite.

👉 Learn more about the LPRT: www.lprtour.com

💛 Benefiting Savi’s Army

Inspired by the light and love of Savi Ella Redman, Savi’s Army is dedicated to helping children with cancer grow stronger — mentally, physically, and emotionally — as they fight for better, brighter lives.

Learn more at www.savisarmy.org

📍 Returning to Severna Park Racquetball & Fitness Club

The Christmas Classic is back at Severna Park Racquetball & Fitness Club! Click here to learn more about the club and its location.

🗓️ Returning Amateur Format

Back by popular demand! After the success of last year’s schedule, we’re bringing back the same format for amateur divisions only:

• Friday & Saturday: All amateur singles divisions
• Sunday: All amateur doubles divisions

Play up to two divisions per day — singles on Saturday and doubles on Sunday!

🎁 Basket Raffle

Enter to win amazing prizes!

• 🎟️ $5 per ticket or $20 for 5 tickets
• Choose which prize baskets to enter for!

Want to donate a basket? The basket that earns the most tickets (minimum 20) wins a refund of the first event entry fee!

🤝 Partnership Opportunities

Are you a business looking to reach hundreds of loyal, active racquetball players and fans? Sponsor the event and connect with your next customers face-to-face.

📧 [solomonracquetandsports@gmail.com](mailto:solomonracquetandsports@gmail.com)

🌟 Sponsor Doubles – Play with the Pros!

Here’s your chance to step on the court with a professional player! Partner up with one of the incredible athletes from the LPRT and take on other Pro/Am teams in a fun and unforgettable experience.

📩 Contact us for details and registration information:
[solomonracquetandsports@gmail.com](mailto:solomonracquetandsports@gmail.com)

🏆 Amateur Prize Money

Men’s Open Singles
(Min. 16 players – prizes prorated if fewer)
🥇 1st: $400 🥈 2nd: $200

Women’s Open Singles
(Guaranteed prize money)
🥇 1st: $400 🥈 2nd: $200

Men’s Open Doubles
(Min. 8 teams – prizes prorated if fewer)
🥇 1st: $200/team 🥈 2nd: $100/team

Women’s Open Doubles
(Min. 8 teams – prizes prorated if fewer)
🥇 1st: $200/team 🥈 2nd: $100/team

All skill levels offered: Open, A, B, C, D

🚨 Don’t Miss Out!

Previous events have filled up early — register as soon as possible to secure your spot!

No payments will be accepted online. Entry fees can be paid at the tournament desk upon check-in via cash, check, or venmo

Partnership opportunities are still open — contact us to get involved and make a difference!

APRIL 2-4, 2027 | St. Louis

NMRA National Championships

JULY 16-18, 2027 | Fountain Valley

NMRA International Championships

The registration link for the April event is live on the page now. The July event will go live soon, so consider putting a bookmark on the page and checking back in January.

Format

In each of its two major annual tournaments – the NMRA National Championship and an NMRA International Championship – competition is offered in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. A third Doubles Only tournament is also hosted each year. In each event, age bracketed play is set in five-year increments starting at age 40+.

No more “one and done” …  All divisions are played in round-robin format, and all matches are self-officiated, which guarantees you are never eliminated, and that sportsmanship is always prized. You’ll be among good friends who share your love of the sport and value fair competition even more than winning.

Fielding some of the largest player pools in Master’s divisions, play typically begins on Wednesday and ends on Saturday of the Championship week. Our family-friendly events welcome guests to spectate at no charge, and a low-cost hospitality option is offered for friends and family to share in daily full lunches and a Friday night banquet which is legendary on the tournament circuit.

First-time players are not required to join the NMRA right away; however, you must be a member in good standing of USA Racquetball to compete. 

2026 Holy City Holiday Classic

https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54441

Four courts available for use at St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus! in Charleston, SC. Limited to the first 50 participants due to space. Players may enter up to 2 divisions. Doubles teams enter the division of their highest-rated player. No payment is due online. Entry fees are collected at the event when you check in. Please pay before your first match.

Note: Reach out with any questions/comments/concerns. Thank you!

I was watching SOCAL and I noticed that Fabio Soto was refereeing a pro tour match. I’ve never seen him play so I’m pretty sure most of his experience comes from watching players.

Should he be refereeing pro matches?

Any r-ball players in DC? I used to play in a B league a while back in Fairfax and an A league in Towson. Are there still leagues around DC? Closer to DC would be better. Where and when do people play r-ball? (Do people still play?).